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Côte d'Azur

A kid-friendly vacation in the Côte d’Azur means families can enjoy France’s world-famous southern coastline. It’s a true paradise for sun seekers and culture chasers, with some of the best activities being renting bikes, shopping at weekly markets, visiting zoos and waterparks, and even mixing custom perfumes. Combine these experiences with ample time to partake of the posh beaches or lounge by the pool.

Ciao Bambino clients have enjoyed a variety of kid-friendly accommodations in the Côte d’Azur, from private villa rentals to robust seaside resorts to chic boutique properties.

It’s rare to find a place that literally takes your breath away, but when you pull up by the main entrance to Le Mas de Chastelas, the natural Provençal beauty of the place does just that. Before you’ve even stepped through that front door your eye is drawn past the chic interior and through the…

Situated in the hills above the coastline, Le Mas de Pierre has the flavor and amenities of a countryside retreat with easy access to the seaside attractions of the Côte d’Azur. Upscale and understated, this 54-room/suite property is comprised of traditional stone buildings on a picturesque 5-acre estate. The service and atmosphere is warm and…

CB Editorial

As soon as you sweep pass the vineyard and through the elegant gates that lead to the charmingly beautiful Mas de Chastelas, you realize that you are a world away (thankfully) from the glitzy harbor town of Saint-Tropez, which is just a few minutes drive along the road. Family-Friendly Review of Le Mas de Chastelas Service…

It’s not easy to find a truly kid-friendly boutique hotel. To find one in Cannes on the Côte d’Azur is somewhat of a miracle.

When the new Five Hotel & Spa invited me to tour their hotel while I was at International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in December, I had my doubts that the hottest hotel in town would take kids seriously.

We visited Saint-Tropez for the first time last month and I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this iconic summer hotspot on the Côte d’Azur.

Much of the coastline in this part of France is heavily developed and old-world charm is in short supply. However, the center of Saint-Tropez has all the nooks and crannies you want and expect from a seaside village in Europe, in addition to the uber-glam port and promenade.

There is no shortage of places to visit on the Côte d’Azur – a stretch of coast in southern France that extends from Menton, near the Italian border, to Toulon, though some argue it may even stretch further to encompass Cassis, near Marseille. Either way you stretch it, this world famous coast is a paradise…